Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS scores against the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.